Chocolate Pudding Popsicles

Ingredients and Weight:

1. Dark chocolate - 200 grams
2. Full-cream milk - 500 milliliters
3. Cornstarch - 50 grams
4. Sugar - 100 grams
5. Vanilla extract - 1 teaspoon
6. Salt - a pinch
7. Popsicle molds - 8 pieces

Preparation Time:

• Total Time: 3 hours (including chilling time)
• Preparation Time: 45 minutes (excluding chilling time)
• Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Difficulty Level: 3 (Moderate)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a saucepan, combine dark chocolate, milk, sugar, and salt. Melt the chocolate over low heat.
2. Once the chocolate is fully melted, add the cornstarch and mix well.
3. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens and becomes like a pudding.
4. Add the vanilla extract and mix well.
5. Pour the pudding into the Popsicle molds and insert the sticks.
6. Cover the molds and place them in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2-3 hours or until fully set.
7. Remove the popsicles from the molds and serve.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: Each popsicle contains approximately 250 calories (based on the given ingredients).
• Fat: 14 grams
• Carbohydrates: 34 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• This is a rich and creamy dessert with a chocolatey flavor.
• The popsicles are easy to make and are suitable for summer.
• They are perfect for those who love chocolate and ice cream.

User Comments:

1. "These popsicles are so rich and chocolatey, my kids loved them!"
2. "A great way to cool down during summer, the chocolate flavor is amazing."
3. "I added some cocoa powder to enhance the chocolate flavor, it was delicious!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Ensure that the chocolate is fully melted before adding other ingredients.
• Stir continuously to avoid lumps in the pudding mixture.
• If you want a richer chocolate flavor, you can add cocoa powder to the mixture.
• Make sure to chill the popsicles for at least 2-3 hours to ensure they are fully set before serving.